CVE-2021-24236
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
7.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Imagements WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 allows images to be uploaded in comments, however only checks for the Content-Type in the request to forbid dangerous files. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a valid image Content-Type along with a PHP filename and code, leading to RCE.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-05-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24236?
The Imagements WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 allows images to be uploaded in comments, however only checks for the Content-Type in the request to forbid dangerous files. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a valid image Content-Type along with a PHP filename and code, leading to RCE.
Is CVE-2021-24236 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24236 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 7.3% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24236?
CVE-2021-24236 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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